A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position in society

A measure of an individual's or family's educational attainment

A measure of an individual's or family's political power

A measure of an individual's or family's cultural capital

Students from lower SES backgrounds are more likely to attend underfunded schools

Students from lower SES backgrounds are more likely to have less access to educational resources

Students from lower SES backgrounds are more likely to face discrimination and bias in schools

All of the above

Students from lower SES backgrounds are more likely to drop out of school

Students from lower SES backgrounds are more likely to attend schools with lower graduation rates

Students from lower SES backgrounds are more likely to have difficulty paying for college

All of the above

Increasing funding for schools in low-income areas

Providing free or low-cost preschool for all children

Expanding access to college and financial aid

All of the above

Political opposition to policies that would address SES disparities

A lack of public awareness about the role of SES in educational equity and access

A lack of resources to implement policies that would address SES disparities

All of the above

Students from higher SES backgrounds are more likely to complete high school and college

Students from higher SES backgrounds are more likely to attend selective colleges and universities

Students from higher SES backgrounds are more likely to earn higher degrees

All of the above

Schools in low-income areas receive less funding than schools in high-income areas

Schools in low-income areas are more likely to have overcrowded classrooms and outdated facilities

Schools in low-income areas are more likely to have less qualified teachers

All of the above

Students from higher SES backgrounds are more likely to score higher on standardized tests

Students from higher SES backgrounds are more likely to graduate from high school and college

Students from higher SES backgrounds are more likely to have access to high-quality educational resources

All of the above

The achievement gap is the difference in academic performance between students from different SES backgrounds

The achievement gap is a persistent problem in the United States

The achievement gap is a result of discrimination and bias against students from lower SES backgrounds

All of the above

Increase funding for schools in low-income areas

Provide free or low-cost preschool for all children

Expand access to college and financial aid

All of the above

Schools can provide high-quality educational resources to students from all SES backgrounds

Schools can create a supportive learning environment for students from all SES backgrounds

Schools can work with parents and communities to address the needs of students from all SES backgrounds

All of the above

Parents can provide their children with a supportive home environment

Parents can help their children with their schoolwork

Parents can advocate for their children's education

All of the above

Communities can provide resources to schools and families

Communities can advocate for policies that support educational equity

Communities can create a supportive environment for learning

All of the above

Government can provide funding for schools and educational programs

Government can create policies that support educational equity

Government can hold schools accountable for their performance

All of the above

The media can raise awareness about the achievement gap

The media can hold schools and government accountable for their role in the achievement gap

The media can provide positive role models for students from all SES backgrounds

All of the above